Kenny Rogers: Lucille
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When I was a kid in the 1970’s, Kenny Rogers was the face of “country music,” or at least that’s how I remember it. A few others that come to mind are Dolly Parton, Chrystal Gale, and Willie Nelson. But The Gambler reigned supreme.
Of all the corny songs from that period (and I say that in the most affectionate way possible), this one might be my favorite. It’s right up there with Coward of the County. Anyway, it’s got a very catchy chorus, a few twists and turns, and even a little bit of a morality with the cheatin’.
Here’s what AMG had to say: "Lucille has all the elements of greatness — a potential one-night stand evaporates and the singer trades sex for heart, becoming a hero in the process. The premise and its hook are unforgettable; simple music dresses up the melody and story by not getting in the way."
For me, the best part of The Beat Farmers live show was Country Dick's version of Lucille:
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Thanks Dean. Love the Beat Farmers.
ReplyDeleteFor a long time, I've been tooling around the idea of a definitive Beat Farmers post, but the problem is I knew them too well. I'd have to hold back, since I wouldn't feel right not respecting their privacy. I'm not sure if I could overcome that hurdle. What further complicates it - Joey Harris recently had a ugly fallout with the remaining members, I'm sure anything I'd write would be blown out of proportion with the current bad feelings that abound.
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